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Drivers warned of long delays on M1 near Northampton after crash
Drivers are being warned of long delays on the M1 near Northampton this morning, Wednesday, after an accident.
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Total of 17 locks on Northampton stretch of Grand Union Canal closed to save water
The Northampton stretch of the Grand Union Canal is closed in a bid to save water.
Former Wootton Park student set to open Northampton’s first Mexican fast-food restaurant
Northampton is set to welcome its first Mexican fast-food restaurant.
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Sunday fireworks cancelled at Northampton Balloon Festival over fire risk
The Sunday fireworks finale at this year's Northampton Balloon Festival has been cancelled because of the ongoing dry weather.
Reports of large group of teenagers causing disturbance outside Sixfields cinema
Police were called to Sixfields at the weekend following reports of a large group of teenagers riding e-scooters and causing a disturbance.
Northampton rooftop shisha bar granted alcohol licence despite residents' concerns
A rooftop shisha bar in Northampton has been granted a licence allowing it to sell alcohol and host live entertainment into the early hours of the morning despite concerns from nearby residents.
Basketball coach calls for community to show support after Northampton player suffers injury while playing for Great Britain
A Northampton basketballer chosen to represent Great Britain has suffered a setback after dislocating her shoulder during the European Championships.
West Northamptonshire Council leader welcomes social care reform plans but calls for fairer funding
The leader of West Northamptonshire Council has welcomed the Government's renewed focus on adult social care but warned that councils need immediate financial support to cope with growing demand.
Birmingham regeneration chief to join West Northamptonshire Council
West Northamptonshire Council has appointed a new executive director to lead its place, economy and environment services.
Northampton BID urges businesses to take part in tourism survey
Businesses involved in Northampton's visitor economy are being encouraged to take part in a survey that will help shape a new regional action plan.
Things are looking up for prime location Northampton town centre building that has sat empty for more than a year
It appears that things are looking up for a prime location building in Northampton town centre, which has sat empty for more than a year since the last business closure.
This welcoming and affordable Northampton cafe lives by the motto ‘run by the community, for the community’
This Northampton cafe lives by the motto “run by the community, for the community” and aims to bring people together by providing a welcoming and affordable place to meet, eat and connect.
Northampton drug dealer jailed after £30,000 of Class A drugs seized
A Northampton man has been jailed for more than three years after admitting drug supply offences following a police investigation in Milton Keynes.
Prolonged dry spell in Northamptonshire as virtually no rain falls in July
As the prolonged dry spell continues in Northamptonshire, official figures have shown that virtually no measurable rain fell in July.
Man jailed over violent Northampton burglary in which homeowners were threatened with crowbar
A man has been jailed for more than three years after admitting his role in a violent burglary in Northampton in which homeowners were threatened with a crowbar.
Northampton dog therapy volunteer marks 30 years of helping patients at St Andrew's
A Northampton volunteer who has spent three decades bringing therapy dogs to patients is celebrating 30 years of helping people through the Pets As Therapy (PAT) charity.
Attempted rapist jailed after vulnerable woman escaped attack in Northampton
A 41-year-old man has been jailed after he was found guilty of attempting to rape a vulnerable woman in Northampton.
Northampton man sentenced to more than five years for rape in Sheffield
A Northampton man has been jailed for more than five years after being convicted of raping a woman in Sheffield.
Northampton restaurant seeks licence to serve alcohol until 3am
A restaurant and lounge in Northampton has applied for a premises licence allowing it to sell alcohol and stay open until 3.30am.
Charity shop and bookmaker complete full occupancy at Northamptonshire shopping centre
A Northamptonshire shopping centre has reached full occupancy after two new businesses signed up for vacant units.